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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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Sep 20

Open House - Merrimack Valley Robotics FRC Team 5962

Open house for people to come meet FRC Team 5962 and explore the different roles they offer, in addition to learning more about robotics, STEM, and FRC. Spot the robot will be present. Directions: Heading north on University Avenue, turn right onto Riverside St. After that, take the first right to enter the parking lot. Team members will be there to greet visitors.
The Makerspace at UMass Lowell (Falmouth Hall, Room 102)
Free
9/20/26
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Sep 20

Robot Roundup

Explore introductory coding with robots!
Hiller Aviation Museum
Free
9/20/26
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Sep 20

Science School Sundays - Sept. 20th

Science School Sundays is a recurring science-focused event organized by Alicia Moya-Méndez, held at 104 Houston Blair Rd, Stallings, NC. This is the September 20th occurrence.
Virtual
Free
9/20/26
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Sep 20

Sensory Sunday in Science City

Sensory Sunday in Science City at Union Station Kansas City. A kid-centric event listed on September 20, 2026. Science City is an interactive science museum within Union Station Kansas City.
Union Station Kansas City / Science City
Free
9/20/26
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Sep 21

Big Ideas Mobile Skills Lab - Skilled Trades Career Exploration for Sophomores

Thanks to the generosity of the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund, the Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab will be visiting PHS Sophomores on September 21st and 22nd. Each Sophomore will gain exposure to careers in skilled trades through hands-on activities and virtual reality experiences. The event spans two days (September 21 and 22, 2026). More info at the Big Ideas website.
Pontotoc High School
Free; funded by...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

Build It! LEGO Bricks, Gears,...

Build It! event featuring LEGO Bricks, Gears, and more at the Blanchard branch of Pioneer Library System. Full title truncated in source.
Blanchard Library - Pioneer Library System
Free library eve...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

Club LEGO

Join the Children's Dept. for a monthly Lego Club program! Accompanying adults required; drop offs not permitted.
North Shelby Library - Children's Department
Free
9/21/26
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Sep 21

Home School Explorations Series at Explora - Fall 2026

Weekly, 75-minute hands-on STEAM classes (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) led by Explora educators for K-9th grade homeschool students. Sessions run September 21 through December 8, 2026. Each materials-rich session encourages students to question, investigate, experiment, and make discoveries while building skills in observation, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and innovation. Topics change each semester. Days/Class Times: Mondays 1:00-2:15pm, Tuesdays 10:30-11:45am and 1:00-2:15pm. Scholarship opportunities available.
Explora
$135.00 - Explor...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

Inventor's Lab: Build & Create

Single-day No School Day camp. Ages 5-12. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Hands-on inventor/building themed art and STEAM camp at Kidcreate Studio Frederick. Kids take home a finished project. Status: Open.
Kidcreate Studio Frederick
$49.00 - $49 per...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

KDL Lab Experience: Cubelets, Robots in Disguise

KDL LAB Experience featuring Cubelets robotic blocks. Ages 5-10. Library staff serve as facilitators guiding participants through themed STEAM activities encouraging creativity, tinkering, problem solving, collaboration, and exploration.
East Grand Rapids Branch
Free library pro...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

KDL Lab Experience: STEAM and Stems

KDL LAB Experience themed around STEAM and plant stems. Ages 5-10. Library staff serve as facilitators guiding participants through themed STEAM activities encouraging creativity, tinkering, problem solving, collaboration, and exploration.
Cascade Township Branch
Free library pro...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

KRC Afternoons - Pokémania

Half-day afternoon camp (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM), duration 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-13. Students explore the Pokémon world, create training gyms, unique battles, and their own generation of Pokémon. Explores real-world science: habitats, characteristics, and needs of different Pokémon. Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.
Kennesaw Recreation Center
$170.00 - Starti...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

KRC Full Day Camp (Adventure Begins + Pokémania)

Full day camp (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) combining Adventure Begins (mornings) and Pokémania (afternoons). Duration: 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-12. Please bring a nut-free lunch, 2 nut-free snacks, and a water bottle. Includes an hour before and after camp access (8a-5p).
Kennesaw Recreation Center
$170.00 - Starti...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

KRC Mornings - Adventure Begins

Half-day morning camp (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM), duration 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-12. Young explorers dive into daily themes ranging from surviving 'Disaster Island' to navigating the deep sea. Activities include designing planetary rovers, solving ocean pollution challenges, constructing 3D models, designing mythical creatures, mapping fantasy worlds, and engineering functioning ziplines. Blends storytelling with STEM. Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.
Kennesaw Recreation Center
$170.00 - Starti...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

NVBC Afternoons - Science of Superpowers

Half-day afternoon camp (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM per listing), duration 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-12. Children learn about the science behind their favorite heroes' powers including gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, flight, super villain fights, and superhero vehicles. Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.
New Victoria Baptist Church
$170.00 - Starti...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

NVBC Full Day Camp (Science of Superpowers + Animation Studio)

Full day camp (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) combining Science of Superpowers (afternoons) and Animation Studio (mornings). Duration: 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-12. Please bring a nut-free lunch, 2 nut-free snacks, and a water bottle. Includes special access to an hour before and after camp (8a-5p).
New Victoria Baptist Church
$170.00 - Starti...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

NVBC Mornings - Animation Studio

Half-day morning camp (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM per listing), duration 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-12. Children create stop motion animation movies using LEGO® bricks. Work in teams to produce movies complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to view. Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.
New Victoria Baptist Church
$170.00 - Starti...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

NYC Mini Camp – Engineering (Sep 21)

A full day of building, experimenting, and making with an Engineering theme. Includes magnetic tile building, STEM projects/activities, and a snack/lunch break. Campers may be walked to the local park (16th and 8th) depending on weather. Campers must be in Kindergarten or above and at least 5 years old, and must be potty trained. Bring a packed lunch, snack, hat, and labeled water bottle. Spots are limited and grouped by grade.
Genius Gems NYC
$159.00 - $159 p...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

School's Out Safari

During these camps, campers will explore the Zoo, meet some animals and participate in hands-on STEM learning. Possible topics include animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, animal care, and ecosystem dynamics. For children in Grades K-5.
Blank Park Zoo
$75.00 - $75, me...
9/21/26
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Sep 21

Yom Kippur - One Day, LEGO® Engineering & Creative Builders Camp

One-day LEGO® Engineering & Creative Builders Camp for ages 5-10, held on Yom Kippur (school holiday). Date: September 21, 2026. Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC: 13:00 - 20:00).
Bricks 4 Kidz Princeton Creativity Center
$115.00 - $115 f...
9/21/26
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Sep 22

Build It: Go Kart

Build It: Go Kart engineering/building event at Noble branch of Pioneer Library System. Second occurrence in the calendar.
Noble Library - Pioneer Library System
Free library eve...
9/22/26
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Sep 22

Crystal Creations: Ages 5-11

Crystal Creations STEMshop for children ages 5-11 at 4:00 PM local time on September 22, 2026.
SciTech (Mobile STEM Provider)
Free
9/22/26
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Sep 22

Disc Spinners STEM Take & Make

Stop by for a fun STEM Take & Make! Available all day on September 22nd.
Brosville Library (PCPL)
Free
9/22/26
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Sep 23

Farm School Experience: A Homeschool Field Trip in the Hocking Hills of Ohio

Farm School Experience is a full-day homeschool field trip event (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM) at the Vinton County Fairgrounds in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio. The event features over 20 free, age-tiered, hands-on learning classes for homeschool students from elementary through high school. Activities include: Farm Petting Zoo (two half-hour sessions with animal feed available for purchase), Learn About Horses (horse care, handling, and miniature horse rides), Goat Milking, Foraging Hike & Taste (guided hike identifying wild edible plants), Applesauce Making (hands-on harvest cooking over open flame), and Farm First Aid (role-playing adventure learning about livestock injuries and basic first aid concepts). The event integrates science, math, history, nature study, traditional skills, food, animals, engineering, and problem solving through real farm life experiences. Hosted by The Homestead Homeschool.
Vinton County Fairgrounds
$10.00 - $10 per...
9/23/26
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Sep 23

Homeschool Day

Homeschool Day at the Poe Center is designed exclusively for homeschool students to provide them with opportunities to interact with peers and other co-ops, all the while engaging in the Poe Center's effective and immersive health-science programs. Event runs 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET.
Poe Center for Health Education
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9/23/26
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